Every February, Viewpoint School’s TK-5 students eagerly invited their families to take part in one of the school’s most beloved traditions—Makerfest, a hands-on festival of creativity, innovation, and interactive learning. In its seventh year, Makerfest 2025 took place from February 4-6 in the School’s Innovation Space and Benjamin Franklin Library.

This year, Makerfest welcomed special guest Ama Ramos, a renowned artist and maker known for transforming everyday materials into extraordinary works of art. In addition to Ama’s live art experience, students and families explored new and returning hands-on booths, including the highly anticipated FRC Robotics Reveal, where Viewpoint’s Upper School robotics team debuted their newest competition robot in a live demonstration.

Makerfest 2025 featured 32 uniquely themed booths, each one tailored to specific age groups and featuring engaging activities such as designing steampunk resin jewelry, engineering mechanical crane pick-ups, weaving collaborative textile art, capturing themed photo booth selfies, testing Skee-Ball skills, and lighting up cards to illuminate the Makerfest robot’s gears and heart.

The annual festival was a true labor of love for Innovation Space teachers Lisa Kessler and Travis Shojinaga, along with Primary and Lower School Technology Integration Specialist Alison Steelberg Corneau ’97. The booths were staffed by enthusiastic faculty, staff, and Upper School students, making Makerfest a unique, community-building experience that bridged creativity across grade levels.

“Makerfest is a three-day event that unites Viewpoint School’s students, families, and faculty in the joy of making. With 30 hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone to explore and connect with,” said Lisa Kessler, Innovation Space Teacher. “This year, our TK and Fifth Grade Makers contributed to the Castle of Creativity, highlighting the power of collaboration. Events like Makerfest foster the connections and sense of community that make Viewpoint so special.”

Viewpoint School recognizes Cami Curtis-Bregman and Aaron Bregman, Rynne Stump and Danny Carey, Kelly and Don Carlisi, The Goodman Family, and Pantea and Daniel Groen for their leadership support in the Viewpoint Fund and their symbolic sponsorship of this event as donors in our Chair's and Head of School Circles.